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Actually the WD Quickview is not needed at all in order to access or use your WD My Book Live. The Quickview servers as a “shortcut” that groups together direct access options in order to quickly manage your drive. For example, the Quickview allows for a quick shut down, while the actual process without the Quickview requires accessing the Dashboard admin page, then heading over to Settings> Utilities> Device Shutdown.
I am not aware of an alternative application able to replace it. The Quickview links to the device itself and is able to provide additional information such as the drive’s temperature and used space alongside a few control options. However, this is all optional. I myself do not have the Quickview installed in my system.
